Trump claims US won’t strike Iran before November midterms – live

Following a court challenge to President Trump's ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, a federal judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that reinstated their White House access. The administration cited national security and decorum violations—specifically regarding reports on the war with Iran—as reasons for the ban, while the news outlets argue it is unconstitutional retaliation for negative coverage. Simultaneously, President Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. does not intend to strike Iran before the November midterms, despite reports that military options were being developed.

Following a court challenge to President Trump's ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, a federal judge is considering whether to extend a temporary order that reinstated their White House access. The administration cited national security and decorum violations—specifically regarding reports on the war with Iran—as reasons for the ban, while the news outlets argue it is unconstitutional retaliation for negative coverage. Simultaneously, President Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. does not intend to strike Iran before the November midterms, despite reports that military options were being developed.